The Official OnePlus 6 Thread

warren_1979 · 2 Nov 2018 at 08:45

What is the camera from the OP6 like? The last OP phone I had was a OP2 which I soon got rid of due to its size and the washed out LCD. All the OP's from then on I have liked the look of but never bought. The OP6T looks really nice. I'm tempted.

Do you think there will be a shortage of these when the hit the shops?

nicktay2605 · 2 Nov 2018 at 10:57

warren_1979 said:
What is the camera from the OP6 like? The last OP phone I had was a OP2 which I soon got rid of due to its size and the washed out LCD. All the OP's from then on I have liked the look of but never bought. The OP6T looks really nice. I'm tempted.

Do you think there will be a shortage of these when the hit the shops?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5vWKfcaow

According to that tech Youtuber the camera is very good considering the price difference between the 6t and the other phones in his comparison. If you want the absolute best camera in a phone then you're better off going for the XS or Pixel 3, or possibly the Mate 20 Pro, but it's certainly very good, particularly for the money.

Janesy B · 2 Nov 2018 at 11:14

GMac11 said:
Is the face unlock feature on the 6T (and I assume the 6) the same as the naff effort that was around a couple of years ago where the phone could be unlocked by a picture of the owner? I think I remember trying it on my OG Pixel and I could unlock it with a picture from facebook on my pc monitor.
I know it's not on the same level as the Apple FaceID or the Samsung intelligence scanning.

It's just got a single front facing camera so yeah, not that secure.

GMac11 · 2 Nov 2018 at 11:26

Janesy B said:
It's just got a single front facing camera so yeah, not that secure.

Very keen to know if Google Pay plays ball with the security on the 6T, haven't heard any rumours that it won't.

Anyway, pre-order just placed with the rainforest

Janesy B · 2 Nov 2018 at 11:56

I cancelled my order of the Mate 20 pro, just too many issues and I know Huawei are awful with updates.

Seriously considering a 256/8GB version.

**pre ordered midnight black 256/8GB on amazon.

ESP/BSS · 2 Nov 2018 at 15:46

Likewise just cancelled my Mate 20 Pro order, thinking about picking 6T up from John Lewis next week but wonder if elsewhere might be sensible given I'm stuck on an ancient Nexus 4 after trashing my S8 the other week in case they have no stock ...

A2Z · 2 Nov 2018 at 19:59

Got my £50 John Lewis voucher today, shame can't pre order on their website gotta wait till 6th.

What case are people gonna get? Can't see any 6T cases on the Spigen website or any Spigen cases on Amazon..

Sighn · 2 Nov 2018 at 20:39

Anybody know if Google Pay has any problems with OP6t? Banking apps allowing fingerprint?

Pistov · 2 Nov 2018 at 20:43

What do people think between mirror black and the matte? In days gone by I think I would have opted for the more reflective surface but now when I look at these two I'm heavily swayed towards the matte (although I really wish I could get a more exotic colour variant but unfortunately I can't wait to upgrade)

Janesy B · 2 Nov 2018 at 20:51

That's what dbrand skins are for

GMac11 · 2 Nov 2018 at 20:57

Pistov said:
What do people think between mirror black and the matte? In days gone by I think I would have opted for the more reflective surface but now when I look at these two I'm heavily swayed towards the matte (although I really wish I could get a more exotic colour variant but unfortunately I can't wait to upgrade)

I've ordered the Mirror Black. I was on the fence between the two and would probably have needed to see them side by side to make a proper decision but the fact the Mirror one is £30 cheaper made the decision for me. As I say I'd be happy with either. It'll likely be in a case for 90% of its life anyway so colour/finish makes little difference to me.

GMac11 · 2 Nov 2018 at 20:58

Sighn said:
Anybody know if Google Pay has any problems with OP6t? Banking apps allowing fingerprint?

That's something I'm wanting to know as well. I'll let you know on Wednesday (hopefully!) or possibly Thursday knowing my luck.

Janesy B · 2 Nov 2018 at 21:55

GMac11 said:
I've ordered the Mirror Black. I was on the fence between the two and would probably have needed to see them side by side to make a proper decision but the fact the Mirror one is £30 cheaper made the decision for me. As I say I'd be happy with either. It'll likely be in a case for 90% of its life anyway so colour/finish makes little difference to me.

Well, it's cheaper because it's 6GB not 8GB RAM.

GMac11 · 2 Nov 2018 at 22:12

Sorry you're right. I guess what I meant was since the Midnight black doesn't come in a 6gb variant the cheapest option is the £529. I think 6gb should suffice me. I'm currently on a Pixel with 4gb so 6gb should be nice and roomy.

Janesy B · 2 Nov 2018 at 22:25

Always nice to have a bit of overhead for future updates etc as apps will get more memory hungry.

GMac11 · 2 Nov 2018 at 22:28

Yeah that's true but I'd be kidding myself if I said I'd still have the phone in a year

I tend to change every 12 months or so.

biron_w · 3 Nov 2018 at 09:25

Pistov said:
What do people think between mirror black and the matte? In days gone by I think I would have opted for the more reflective surface but now when I look at these two I'm heavily swayed towards the matte (although I really wish I could get a more exotic colour variant but unfortunately I can't wait to upgrade)

I've got the midnight black OP6. I looked nice but I've stuck a skin on it as the thing is just too slippery. Plus I know glass back phones are prone to scratches.

GMac11 · 3 Nov 2018 at 09:28

I'd like to test both but I like the idea of the glossy one being a bit more grippy.
Where is the best place to get the skins from? I've only ever attempted skinning once and I'd say it was a 70% success. But I had to order from US and couldn't be bothered waiting another 2 weeks for a £12 skin.

lmfy2k · 3 Nov 2018 at 09:32

GMac11 said:
I'd like to test both but I like the idea of the glossy one being a bit more grippy.
Where is the best place to get the skins from? I've only ever attempted skinning once and I'd say it was a 70% success. But I had to order from US and couldn't be bothered waiting another 2 weeks for a £12 skin.

https://dbrand.com/

Industry standard go to

5 days to the uk.

GMac11 · 3 Nov 2018 at 09:45

lmfy2k said:
https://dbrand.com/

Industry standard go to

5 days to the uk.

Cheers. It's a pity they don't have a UK base/setup yet. I reckon they would do pretty well here. I like the red skin, may well go for that down the line.

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